Unit 15 Word Study

Which root word(s) means, "to follow"?

• SEQ / SEC

• DUCT / DUCE

• VEH / VECT

• TRACT

Definition: to draw together; to tighten

• CONTRACT

• PRODUCE

• SEQUENCE

• PROSECUTE

Liz was trying to read, but nearly everyone in the office was ___ her.

• DISRTACTING

• ABDUCTING

• PROSECUTING

Definition: to lead; to oversee

• CONDUCT

• PRODUCE

• ATTRACTIVE

• PROSECUTE

Michael forgot the ___ of battles in the Civil War, so his grade went from an A to a C.

• SEQUENCE

• DISTRACT

• PRODUCE

Definition: to press charges against (specifically in the court of law)

• SEQUENCE

• CONVECTION

• DISTRACT

• PROSECUTE

The lawyer wanted to ___ him for robbery, but there wasn't enough evidence.

• CONDUCT

• CONTRACT

• PROSECUTE

Grace went to see every ___ of Star Wars in the movie theatre.

• SEQUENCE

• SEQUEL

• VEHICLE

As captain of the hockey team, Ken had to ___ afternoon practice.

• PRODUCE

• CONDUCT

• ABDUCT

Definition: to take someone's attention away

• ATTRACTIVE

• ABDUCT

• SEQUENCE

• DISTRACT